Alex Iwobi

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: FulhamNationality: Nigeria
Positions:RWLWAMAge: ~30

Estimated market value (beta)

€2.8m – €13.0m
Confidence: 56%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 69 / 100·Confidence 56%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration72

Sharp enough to take on full-backs, though not a pure speed player. (conf 0.6)

Top speed70

Good running speed, not elite among Premier League wide players. (conf 0.55)

Agility76

Neat, balanced movement in small spaces and between the lines. (conf 0.6)

Stamina84

Covers huge distances, with a high Premier League minutes total. (conf 0.65)

Control

First touch76

Clean control under pressure, a long-standing strength. (conf 0.6)

Dribbling72

Capable carrier with tidy close control rather than flashy dribbling. (conf 0.58)

Ball shielding64

Sensible body use, but not a big holder of the ball. (conf 0.55)

Ball striking68

Reasonable technique; shooting is secondary to his link play. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing76

Combines well in tight spaces, central to his role. (conf 0.6)

Long passing66

Can spread play when asked, though not a deep playmaker. (conf 0.5)

Crossing66

Delivers from the flank, with a good number of assists over the years. (conf 0.52)

Vision74

Reads supporting runs well and plays as a creator. (conf 0.58)

Chance threat

Finishing64

Chipped in with goals at Fulham but not a prolific finisher. (conf 0.55)

Shot selection64

Makes reasonable shot choices, rarely forcing low-value efforts. (conf 0.5)

Off-ball movement74

Finds pockets between the lines and makes support runs. (conf 0.58)

Set-piece shot52

No known dead-ball specialism; his output comes from open play. (conf 0.4)

Duels

Aerial48

Slight frame and not an aerial threat in either box. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels62

Stays on his feet and competes without being a duel specialist. (conf 0.52)

Defense

Pressing intensity72

Works hard to press from wide or central attacking positions. (conf 0.58)

Defensive disruption58

Contributes to turnovers, though not a major defensive disruptor. (conf 0.5)

Defensive positioning58

Tracks back sensibly within a team shape. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure72

Calm in tight areas, valued by successive managers. (conf 0.58)

Decision making72

Sound, low-risk choices in the final third. (conf 0.58)

Work rate84

A high-effort player noted for workload in and out of possession. (conf 0.65)

Resilience

Injury reliability76

Has been a regular for club and country for years with few long layoffs. (conf 0.45)

Outlook

Potential66

Aged 30, so his level is stable with little scope to improve. (conf 0.5)

Reputation72

Nigeria centurion with World Cup and AFCON experience and Premier League years. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian attacking player who operates on either wing or as a number ten, valued for his stamina, tidy technique and willingness to combine in tight areas. A product of Arsenal's academy, he won the FA Cup there before moving to Everton in 2019 and then to Fulham in September 2023. He has been a regular for Nigeria since 2015, appearing at the 2018 World Cup and in several Africa Cup of Nations campaigns. He is a nephew of the former Nigeria midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha.

Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2016-17.

Reached 100 caps for Nigeria in June 2026.

Released music under the name 17, his Fulham shirt number, from 2024.

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